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- Carlo Ancelotti extends Brazil contract until the 2030 World Cup
- Italian joined the Seleção in 2025 following his exit from Real Madrid
- New deal ends speculation linking him with Italy national team job
- Coach targets returning Brazil to the summit of international football
Carlo Ancelotti has committed his long-term future to the Brazil national team by agreeing a contract extension that runs until the 2030 World Cup. The Italian tactician signed the new deal despite having only assumed control of the Seleção in May 2025.
The veteran coach, now aged 67, made the switch to international management after ending his second spell at Real Madrid. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has shown strong faith in Ancelotti by securing his services for an additional four years beyond his initial agreement.
Since taking charge, Ancelotti has recorded three wins, one draw and two defeats. Despite this mixed start, the federation is convinced he is the right man to lead the five-time world champions back to glory.
In an official statement, Ancelotti expressed his passion for the project. He revealed that he understood from his first day in the role exactly how much football means to the Brazilian people. He confirmed that both he and the CBF share ambitions for greater success and require additional time to achieve their objectives.
The extension effectively ends any possibility of Ancelotti returning to his native Italy to manage the Azzurri. The Italian Football Federation had hoped to appoint the experienced coach, but those plans must now be abandoned.
Ancelotti boasts a unique record in European club football. He remains the only manager to have won domestic league titles in England, Spain, Italy, France and Germany, having achieved this feat with Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich respectively. He has also secured the Champions League trophy on five separate occasions with Milan and Real Madrid.